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Armed Officers Guarding Election Records | Springfield News
Illinois’ election board is hiring off-duty Springfield cops to guard ballot reviews — a move that’s sparked surprise and raised eyebrows, especially since the process was once quiet and unguarded. While security has ramped up in recent years due to rising threats and even a suspicious package, this isn’t the first time police have been involved — but it’s a shift from past practices where only minimal, ceremonial security existed. Now, businesses routinely hire off-duty officers for extra protection and income, and the election board is no exception, paying nine officers nearly $4,000 for…
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